Berrien County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Berrien County, Georgia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Berrien County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Berrien County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 136 significant power outages in Berrien County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023) came when flooding left 9,994 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 34th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Berrien County has risen recently: about 36 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 24, 2025) affected 111 customers (1.3%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023 | 9,994(100%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024 | 4,103(48.1%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 3,456(40.5%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Oct 10–12, 2018 | 3,377(39.6%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
| 5 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 2,803(32.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Berrien County?
Electric companies with service territory in Berrien County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 73,484 | Not reporting | |
| Irwin Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 12,889 | Not reporting | |
| Slash Pine Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,560 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Berrien County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Berrien County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Berrien County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Berrien County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Colquitt Electric Membership Corp, Irwin Electric Membership Corp, Slash Pine Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Berrien County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Berrien County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023. It peaked at 9,994 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Berrien County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 136 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Berrien County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/berrien-county